Food Service Assistant

Crossroads Elementary; Cold Spring (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossroads Elementary in Cold Spring, KY is hiring a Food Service Assistant for a 6-hour daily role. The person will set up serving areas, prepare steam tables, and serve meals to students and staff. The job includes cashiering, money counting, and maintaining clean, sanitary facilities.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and knowledge of basic math, sanitation, and safety procedures. Training for certification is required by state guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED as required by Kentucky law.
• Basic math and cashiering skills are essential.
• Ability to follow health, sanitation and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Set up serving areas and serve meals to students and staff.
• Perform cashiering duties and handle money accurately.
• Maintain cleanliness of food service facilities.
• Prepare facilities for serving and maintain sanitation.
• Operate standard kitchen equipment and report faults.
• Count money and make proper change as needed.

Skills

Cashiering

Sanitation practices

Basic math

Interpersonal skills

Lifting techniques

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cash register

Dishwasher

Ovens

Job description

Food Service Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5868127

Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 04, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

This posting is for a 6 hour position

BASIC FUNCTION:

Perform routine food service activities related to the setting up of serving areas and the serving of food to students and staff; perform cashiering duties in the sale of food items to students and staff; maintain cleanliness of food service facilities.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Prepare food service facilities for the serving of food; count and set out an appropriate number of food trays; prepare the steam table for serving hot meals.

Wash and prepare eating and serving areas; set out food, trays and beverages according to established procedures.

Maintain work areas and serving areas in a clean, sanitary and safe condition; wash and clean counters and steam tables; wash and store pots, pans, trays and kitchen equipment.

Heat, portion and serve food to students and staff according to established procedures.

Count money and prepare money boxes or cash registers with appropriate amount and denominations of change.

Sell a variety of foods and beverages and make proper change; collect tickets and money for meals and beverages sold and make appropriate change.

Assist in storing unused food and supplies; dispose of unusable leftovers and garbage.

Operate a variety of standard kitchen equipment such as a cash register, dishwasher, and ovens; report faulty equipment as necessary.

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements
• Basic math and cashiering skills
• Sanitation practices related to handling and serving food
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
• Proper lifting techniques

ABILITY TO:

• Serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations
• Learn and follow health and sanitation requirements
• Maintain food service equipment and areas in a clean and sanitary condition
• Operate a cash register and make change accurately
• Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations
• Meet schedules and time lines
• Understand and follow oral and written directions
• Work cooperatively with others
• Lift heavy objects

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must complete training course for certification of beginning school food service personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045

Position Type: Full-Time